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Last week we had the time of our lives as my entire family packed some treats and headed to Newport Beach for a ride on a Duffy Boat. Our adventure took us on a two hour boat ride from Duffy Boat Rentals of Newport Beach. Duffy Boats can accommodate 12 adults (10 comfortably) and come equipped with a CD player and Ipod hookup. I loved being able to bring my Ipod and let the kids play DJ.

The kiddos loved being on the boat. They were singing, dancing and overall having a great time. My sister let them “drive” the boat and they enjoyed honking the horn (I’m not sure the people inside the beautiful homes did) and watching the sunset.

You can bring snacks, drinks and even lunch or dinner. You can also order platters from the local waterfront restaurants and do a “boat-through”. We had a beautiful sunset dinner, that we won’t soon forget.

You can also take one of these very fun boats for a spin on any day of the week. The Duffy Electric Boat Rentals of Newport Beach is open daily from 10am to 8pm. To learn more about their hours and rates head over here.

I made a little video of our experience, but unfortunately the lighting is not the best. Please excuse the quality

It’s giveaway time! One lucky reader will win a two hour boat rental (Mon-Thu) from Duffy Electric Boat Rentals of Newport Beach. All you have to do is leave a comment letting me know why you would like to win and either “like” Duffy Boats on Facebook or follow @duffynewport on Twitter. For an additional entry do both! Contest closes on Sunday, April 17th at 11:59pm.

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I am ‘liking’ them on FB and following them on Twitter, as well! I would love to take my friend from high school who is going through chemo for breast cancer and LOVES Newport Harbor. I think it would be a wonderful relaxing day for her. 😉

I’m Liking Duffy Boats on Facebook.
My husband suprised me years ago with a Duffy Boat ride. We had a wonderful time crusing the harbor, looking at all the beautiful homes and watching all the seals. Would love to go again and take my kids and In Laws. It would be a great day to remember spending time with Family.
Thanks for the opportunity.

A Duffy Boat excursion would be a great way to celebrate the end of the year with my fellow teachers and their kids! Teaching and parenting are two of the hardest jobs I have ever done and this year takes the cake! We have had many lose a loved one or experience a family trauma, not to mention saying good-bye to our principal of 19 years! Needless to say…. we are ready for some relaxing!

Some of my mom friends and I have been talking about doing this for a much need Mom’s Night Out. It would be great to get to use the boat for free so we could splurge on some delicious dinner and desserts to indulge in while enjoying the views from the Duffy Boat.

I would like to win a cruise around the harbor before our 2nd son is born in 4 weeks. We have a 21 month old who has never been on a boat and taking him on a cruise in the harbor, eating dinner and having a great time before “little brother” gets here would be fantastic!

What a wonderful time this would be! I would love to do this as a family, pack a picnic basket, & cruise the harbor. My lil guy loves trains, cars, planes & boats alike….so what a treat to take him on a boat ride!

I would love to take my kids. My husband got laid off and we have not been able to do much so I think this is something we can all enjoy. This is the first time I have heard of Duffy and it looks like lots of fun.

I am following you on Facebook. I was a little confused about how you wanted us to contact you so I left you an email. Sorry if that was a little annoying. I would love to be able to surprise my friends, their kids and my son with an outting like this. Thank you for all of these suggestions!

This would be such a cool thing!!! I think my family and friends would really have a great time with this!!! We need to start exploring So Cal…been living here all my life yet, better get to it huh?
I liked Duffy on FB…I don’t do twitter, so no double entry! Thanks for the opportunity!!

Heart of Sailing (www.heartofsailing.org) introduced sailing for free In Newport Beach to children and adults with developmental disabilities, such as Autism and Down Syndrome, as a form of education and recreational therapy. We did the sail with my autistic son last month and he seem to enjoy it. We would really love to do this again on the Duffy with him and make a nice sailing adventure for the family. =)

Heart of Sailing (www.heartofsailing.org) introduced sailing for free In Newport Beach to children and adults with developmental disabilities, such as Autism and Down Syndrome, as a form of education and recreational therapy. We did the sail with my autistic son last month and he seem to enjoy it. We would really love to do this again on the Duffy with him and make a nice sailing adventure for the family. =)

The video is a nice touch to your website. Our family loves to do anything on the water and to be able to experience a Duffy Boat excursion in Newport Beach is a added plus. It looks like you and the family had a relaxing and enjoyable time. How fun!!

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